Le Havre Graville

Re-establishing a coherent whole

Concept

The Vallée Béreult district lies within the development zone encompassing the southern areas of Le Havre. Here, the demolition of the « Chicago » residential estate has freed up a large site allowing the area to be re-planned in a coherent and unifying way.

Program

The analysis of the territory, its qualities, its issues and constraints, led to a development strategy proposal based on a minimal set of measures:

The development of green areas at the heart of the new quarter, reinforcing the existing landscaped environment, and consistent with the idea of a ‘green backbone’ to the scheme.

The reconfiguration and reorientation of Rue de la Vallée with the insertion of a new public square in front of the council building Le Parvis.

The creation of a north-south orientated esplanade with a number of public facilities.

The linking of the quarter through to the Boulevard de Graville by opening gaps in the street facade and the creation of pedestrian cross-passages.

The reintegration of the new quarter with the existing neighbourhood, by the extension of the road network, reducing its isolation and improving access.

The provision of a planted zone of 15-20m in width along Boulevard de Graville to create an urban esplanade with the insertion of parking.